Troubled waters: Soccer great Akers now rescues abused horses, but floods threaten dream
Soccer great now devoted to rescuing abused horses False Internet rumor leads to flood of cards for NY boy, 4, who has leukemia, but isn’t dying
False rumor starts flood of cards for NY boy, 4 Brazil’s largest city hit again by major flooding, media reports of 6 dead
Sao Paulo swamped by floods, reports of 6 dead Brazil rains kill 20 people, including at least 4 children; Thousands flee homes
Brazil: 20 deaths, thousands homeless in rains Lull in the storms: 2009 hurricane season ends as one of calmest since 1990s
Hurricane season ends with barely a whimper Saudi official says death toll from heavy flooding has reached 106
Death toll from floods in Saudi reaches 106 Hajj pilgrims pray at desert mountain after heavy rains kill 77 in Saudi Arabia
Saudi floods kill 77 while Muslims perform hajj Islam’s annual hajj: millions face fears of swine flu, soaking rains
Islam’s hajj: rain and fears of swine flu JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site Wednesday in their traditional white robes, with a few additions — umbrellas and face masks — as the opening of the annual hajj was complicated by torrential rains and fears of swine flu. Heavy rains in Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil kill 12; over 20K forced to evacuate homes
S. America floods kill 12; thousands evacuate Rainstorms snarl Islam’s annual hajj, soaking millions of pilgrims
Rains soak pilgrims at Islam’s hajj JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The heaviest rain to hit Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in years soaked the faithful and flooded the road to Mecca, snarling traffic as millions of Muslims headed for the holy sites. The downpours add an extra hazard on top of intense concerns about the spread of swine flu. Rare rainstorms snarl Islam’s annual hajj, soaking millions of pilgrims
Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims at Islam’s hajj Helicopters, boats rescue over 200 from floods in UK’s Lake District; Ireland also hard hit
Floods devastate UK Lake District; much of Ireland Helicopters, boats rescue scores from floods in UK’s Lake District; Ireland also hard hit
Floods devastate UK Lake District; Many rescued British air force rescues 200 people from floodwaters in tourist region200 in UK tourist region rescued from floodwaters COCKERMOUTH, England — Britain’s air force and emergency workers using inflatable boats rescued about 200 people Friday as rising floodwaters caused widespread havoc in northern England’s picturesque Lake District. One police officer was missing after a bridge was washed away. British air force rescues 200 people from floodwaters in tourist region
200 in UK tourist region rescued from floodwaters British air force rescues 200 from floodwaters in tourist region
British air force rescues 200 from floodwaters Judge: Army Corps’ failure to maintain navigation channel led to massive flooding by Katrina
Judge: Corps’ negligence caused Katrina flooding Andres weakens from tropical storm to depression; dumps rains on Mexico’s Pacific coastPUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — The remnants of Tropical Storm Andres were dissipating over the Pacific on Wednesday after flooding homes and killing at least one person on Mexico’s southwestern coast. Andres weakens to tropical depression after being first hurricane of Eastern Pacific seasonMIAMI — Andres has weakened to a tropical depression a day after becoming the first hurricane of the Eastern Pacific season. Andres weakens from hurricane to tropical storm; dumps rains on Mexico’s Pacific coastPUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — A weakening Tropical Storm Andres was heading out to sea Wednesday after flooding homes and killing at least one person on Mexico’s southwestern coast, but forecasters warned the storm could still brush the tip of Baja California. Andres weakens from hurricane to tropical storm off Mexico’s SW coast; heavy rain expectedPUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Andres briefly flared up into the Pacific season’s first hurricane Tuesday, then quickly weakened back to a tropical storm as it swirled up the Pacific coast sideswiping Mexico with powerful rains that left at least one person dead. Andres turns into a first hurricane of Pacific season off Mexico’s southwest coastPUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Andres strengthened into the Pacific season’s first hurricane Tuesday, flooding homes, toppling trees and killing at least one person as it swiped Mexico’s southwestern coast with wind and rain. Tropical Storm Andres brushing Mexican coast at near hurricane strength; 1 deadACAPULCO, Mexico — Tropical Storm Andres flooded homes and knocked down trees along Mexico’s Pacific coast, killing at least one person as it headed toward a likely hurricane-force scrape with land on Tuesday. Rising Red River threatens parks, golf courses in North Dakota, but homes aren’t affected yetFARGO, N.D. — Two months after eastern North Dakota homeowners worked around the clock on sandbag lines to hold back floodwaters, the Red River is again spilling over its banks, this time threatening mostly just parks and golf courses, but no homes. Brewers’ Miller Park damaged by flooding after strong storms in MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers’ ballpark sustained significant flood damage during a strong storm early Friday morning, but team officials expect cleanup to be completed in time for the team’s homestand next week. Flood-ravaged ND counties maneuvering FEMA have residents waiting on word of possible buyoutsFARGO, N.D. — Craig and Marcia Strehlow’s 4,400-square-foot dream home had been their sanctuary for 23 years, a wooded paradise in North Dakota river country. But after record-breaking spring floods, they and thousands of others are left wondering: Will the federal government help? Packed stands give way to standing water at rainy Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — About an hour after U.S. Open play was suspended Thursday, a course worker gingerly worked his way across Bethpage Black’s flooded 18th green to remove the flag, futilely trying to avoid leaving footprints. Midwest storms cause flooding, leave thousands without power; reported tornado hits Minn. townAUSTIN, Minn. — Another round of storms in the Midwest has damaged homes and businesses, flooded streets and knocked out power to thousands. Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers parade, rally, 15 people arrestedLOS ANGELES — The streets of downtown were transformed into a sea of purple and gold on Wednesday as tens of thousands of joyous Los Angeles Lakers fans joined their team in a raucous but mostly peaceful celebration of its 15th NBA championship. Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers celebration despite frets over cost, crimeLOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans flooded downtown Wednesday, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold while celebrating the storied franchise’s 15th NBA title with a high-energy parade and rally paid for by the city’s movers and shakers. |
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